Jonathan Bailey - Actor Profile

Jonathan Bailey

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 25, 1988
Birth Place: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

About Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Stuart Bailey (born April 25, 1988) is an English actor known for his dramatic, comedic, and musical roles on stage and screen. He is the recipient of a Laurence Olivier Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Bailey began his career as a child actor in Royal Shakespeare Company productions, and by eight, he was performing as Gavroche in a West End production of Les Misérables. He has since starred in contemporary plays such as South Downs in 2012, The York Realist in 2018, and Cock in 2022; in classical plays like the Royal National Theatre's Othello in 2013 and Chichester Festival Theatre's King Lear in 2017; as well as in musicals, namely the London revival of The Last Five Years in 2016 and the West End gender-swapped revival of Company, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical in 2019. On screen, Bailey starred in the action-adventure series Leonardo (2011–2012) and the musical-comedy Groove High (2012–2013) before becoming known for his roles in the crime drama Broadchurch (2013–2015), the satire W1A (2014–2017), and the comedy Crashing (2016). He gained international recognition for his starring role in the Regency romance series Bridgerton (2020–present). Bailey's role in the romantic drama miniseries Fellow Travelers (2023) won him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He has since played Fiyero in the two-part musical fantasy film Wicked (2024–25). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jonathan Bailey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jonathan Bailey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Bailey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jonathan Bailey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Jonathan Bailey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Bailey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Bailey's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Bailey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Making Wicked: For Good Self Flop Similar →
2025 Wicked: For Good Fiyero / The Scarecrow Hit Similar →
2025 Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek Self Super Hit Similar →
2025 Wicked: One Wonderful Night Self Super Hit Similar →
2025 Jurassic World Rebirth Dr. Henry Loomis Average Similar →
2025 Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Making Wicked Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Up the Catalogue Jeremy Average Similar →
2024 Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Wicked Fiyero Hit Similar →
2023 An Audience with Kylie Self Hit Similar →
2022 The Best Birthday Ever Father (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 The Mercy Ian Wheeler Average Similar →
2016 The Young Messiah Herod Average Similar →
2015 Testament of Youth Geoffrey Hit Similar →
2013 National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage Cassio Average Similar →
2013 National Theatre Live: Othello Cassio Super Hit Similar →
2007 St Trinian's Bedales Pupil 2 Average Similar →
2007 Permanent Vacation Max Bury Flop Similar →
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age Courtier Hit Similar →
2007 Walk Away and I Stumble Justin Average Similar →
2004 Five Children and It Cyril Average Similar →
2003 Ferrari Alfredo Ferrari Hit Similar →
1998 Alice Through the Looking Glass Lewis Flop Similar →
1997 Bright Hair Ben Devenish Flop Similar →
N/A Maria Eddy Flop Similar →
N/A Monsanto Brent Wisner Flop Similar →
N/A Pumping Black Taylor Mace Flop Similar →

Jonathan Bailey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Bailey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Bailey is "Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Bailey acted in?

Jonathan Bailey has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Bailey?

Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: Othello", "Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era", and "Wicked: One Wonderful Night".

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